As of 2023, France imported maize starch at a volume of 136.5 million kilograms. The forecasted data suggests a steady annual increase in imports from 2024 to 2028, reaching 152.46 million kilograms by 2028. The year-on-year percentage increase begins at approximately 2.3% from 2024 to 2025, with consistent growth observed in subsequent years. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period stands at about 2.1%.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts from global supply chain disruptions, changing dietary preferences favoring gluten-free products, and policy changes regarding agricultural imports in the European Union. These factors could impact the consistency and volume of maize starch imports into France.